Professional Employee Benefits
Salary Schedule for Certificated Teachers
Group Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
Currently, the Board of Education pays 90% of the premium for coverage selected
by the employee from several health insurance programs, a dental program, and the
basic level of life insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement
Coursework eligible for tuition reimbursement must be applicable toward obtaining
or renewing a professional certificate. Beginning with coursework completed in the
fall of 2003, a set amount of up to $275 per semester hour of credit will be reimbursed
for graduate coursework; for undergraduate credit, up to $75 per semester hour of
credit. In addition, provisional/conditional teachers will be reimbursed as qualified.
Retirement
All teachers who work half time or more are required to join the Maryland State
Pension System.
Criminal Background Investigation
The State and FBI costs for obtaining the Criminal Background Investigation required
by the State of Maryland are paid by the Board of Education.
Professional Liability Insurance
All employees are covered persons under the Casualty Scope of Coverage and School
Board Legal Liability Scope of Coverage while acting within the scope of their duties.
This coverage provides a liability limit of $100,000 plus defense costs to employees.
Tenure
A teacher who holds a professional certificate may receive tenure after two (2)
years of satisfactory experience. The Board of Education of Harford County may grant
a third year of probation at its discretion.
Tax Deferred Annuities
The Board of Education provides a selection of Tax Deferred Annuity/Mutual Fund
(403b) plans for all employees. to all regular employees.
Tax Deferred Compensation plans
The Board of Education provides a selection of Tax Deferred Compensation (457) plans
for all employees.
Family Bereavement
A total of seven calendar days are provided in the event of the death of a member
of the teacher's immediate family.
Personal Business
Teachers are allowed three days per year for absences related to funeral other than
immediate family and urgent business. Unused personal business is transferred to
accumulated sick leave at the end of each school year.
Transfer of Sick Leave
Teachers entering Harford County from another Maryland public school system, may
transfer all unused sick leave which has been accumulated since September 1, 1966.
Teacher Support
In-school and countywide support is provided to all teachers and especially new
staff members to assure success.
Inservice Workshops
State approved inservice workshops, appropriate for certification, are offered during
the school year and summers.
Workers' Compensation
The Board of Education of Harford County provides workers' compensation insurance
for all employees. Each employee is covered to the extent required by the Workers'
Compensation Law of Maryland.